Specialist: Extended Warehouse Management(EWM)

Job Title: Specialist: Extended Warehouse Management

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Reference Number: 8402

Grading: C4

EE Position

Introduction

Komatsu Africa Holdings is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Specialist: Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to join our Parts Distribution Centre team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, process continuity, and SAP EWM system integrity by resolving warehouse management exceptions and operational deviations.

This role is ideal for an experienced warehouse systems professional who thrives on problem-solving, data analysis, and driving operational excellence within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Business Analysis/Industrial Engineering or related field (NQF 6 ) (Essential)
• B.Tech in Industrial Engineering, Business Analysis, or a related field (NQF 7) (Advantage).

Experience

• Minimum 4 years' in inventory control and warehouse operations (Essential)
• Experience working with SAP Warehouse Management in a large warehouse environment (Advantage)
• Strong reporting and data analysis capabilities.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate SAP WM knowledge.
• Intermediate SAP EWM knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and resolve SAP EWM system exceptions and warehouse transaction failures.
• Analyse inventory discrepancies, short picks, damaged stock, and quantity variances.
• Apply appropriate EWM exception codes and task adjustments to maintain operational flow.
• Escalate critical and recurring issues while recommending preventative measures.
• Support inventory control processes, cycle counts, audits, and quality management activities.
• Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to resolve system and process-related issues.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly exception management reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through trend analysis and system monitoring.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Structured and detail-oriented
• Highly organized and deadline-driven
• A strong problem solver with excellent root-cause analysis skills
• Skilled in data analytics and trend identification
• Independent, proactive, and systems-focused
• An effective communicator who can collaborate across teams and escalate risks appropriately

Why Join Komatsu?

Join a global leader in equipment and technology solutions where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovative warehouse management practices.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position

Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectations per month and annually
• Are you a South African citizen?
• Declaration: I declare that all information provided in this application, including my qualifications, employment history, technical experience, and leadership responsibilities, is true, complete, and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in the rejection of my application or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• in inventory control and warehouse operations (Essential): 4 years (Required)
• SAP Warehouse Management in a large warehouse environment: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person